Associate Firmware Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Associate Firmware Engineer (Embedded): Contributing to all phases of the Firmware/Embedded Software development lifecycle of next generation wireless applications with an accent on reliability, performance, and code scalability. Focus on debugging, optimizing, and maintaining firmware code, continuously improving performance, stability, and code quality through systematic testing and analysis.

Location: Located at the JMA office in Plano, TX

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 a year

Company

JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G.

What you will do

• Design and implement embedded firmware for advanced wireless communication systems across multiple JMA hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define embedded software requirements and ensure seamless integration within state‑of‑the‑art SoC solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to the definition of interfaces and control logic between hardware, FPGA, and firmware components.
• Debug, optimize, and maintain firmware code, continuously improving performance, stability, and code quality through systematic testing and analysis.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including firmware specifications, design notes, and integration guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Management team, providing activity progress updates, effort estimations, and proactively discussing risks or dependencies that might impact project schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in firmware or software development for microcontrollers, gained in industrial, research, or academic environments.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and C. Familiarity with Python and bash scripting is also a plus.
• Proven hands-on experience in debugging embedded code, leveraging laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers for troubleshooting and verification.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional, international environments and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Fluent written and spoken English required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Git and Agile Development workflows is an asset
• Experience with Embedded Linux environments, including Linux kernel and U Boot development, device tree configuration, and file system customization is a plus
• Understanding of wireless communication protocols (e.g., LTE, 5G), networking standards (e.g., Ethernet), and RF systems or signal processing concepts is a plus

Culture & Benefits

• JMA makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.
• JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world.